Tesla Driver Caught Sleeping at 60 mph Using Full Self-Driving in California

20 September 2026 · Source balance: Centre

A Tesla driver in California was pulled over after being spotted apparently sleeping behind the wheel while using the vehicle's Full Self-Driving feature on a highway in Solano County. The driver was traveling at 60 miles per hour when a California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer noticed the motorist slumped over wearing dark sunglasses and stopped the vehicle. The officer issued a citation for unsafe speed and provided education about the limitations of driver-assistance technology. California Highway Patrol emphasized that despite the name Full Self-Driving, the system is designed to assist drivers, not replace them, and drivers remain fully responsible and must stay attentive. This incident reflects a growing pattern of similar cases involving drivers misusing autonomous features, raising concerns about public safety and the need for driver awareness about these systems.